2006-12-31 16:19:45 · 13 answers · asked by Jose L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Herbs (ones that you will use) are great on a window sill in the kitchen. Useful and attractive, too.
2006-12-31 16:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a sunny window (east to south facing) you might try herb pots on the windowsill. They might be hard to find in the winter unless you live in a frost-free area. Chives and cilantro are more tolerant of cool weather than, let's say, basil and oregano which are heat lovers. If you do not have a lot of direct sun but have a bright place you might look for a plant called cyclmen which starts showing up in "home" stores. It has a very beautiful blossom and prefers cooler weather. Most plants come with instructions on their care. Many times plants are "loved to death" by overwatering so it is important to be mindful of your plant's water needs. Whatever you select be sure it looks healthy with no sign of bugs, soggy yellow or black splotches, or wilting. Very shady places such as a north facing window are best for house plants marked as tolerant of low light conditions. Ivy, ferns, and Peace Lily all will accept low light. You will want to be aware of the eventual size your plant will grow up to be. Most of all, have fun experimenting with different plants!
2007-01-01 00:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by youngatheart 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
basil. It is easy to grow, good to eat, lasts a long time. Maybe aloe vera is the best answer though. Want some of mine? It won't quit growing. i've had the same aloe plant since 1995 and I've moved like 10 times since then.
2007-01-01 00:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by mlemt76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweet potato ... no joke..Take and cut a sweet potato in half and place in some dirt with the eyelets coming out of the dirt...cut side face down in the dirt.Keep the soil real moist until the eyelets sprout vines....warning this is a trailing plant so you will have to route the vines inside the pot or trail them around the window.The leaves are so beautiful and it grows really fast.make sure you have it in a sunny window.half shade half sunlight.
Enjoy.
2007-01-01 00:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by **BLu Tinkerbell** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philodendron is very easy and inexpensive.I also have a small cactus.The succulent kind with no thorns and takes very little water.I bought it at Walmart for the big price of 1dollar.Happy New Year and have fun growing your plants.
2007-01-01 00:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by honeypot0214 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe, a very useful one for the kitchen, and violets will thrive there if you don't have a cat to eat it.
2007-01-01 00:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera
2007-01-01 00:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cacti will thrive with minimal sunlight.Also bamboo is another good one.
2007-01-01 00:22:28 · answer #8 · answered by Eat My Shorts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "best" and "inexpensive" do not go together.
2007-01-01 00:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by Stay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make you a herb garden on your window sill, any kind of catcus as long as it is not in direct sunlight, and any kind of growing vine.
2007-01-01 00:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋